The US Army has selected advanced communication and network technology supplier Comtech Telecommunications for the $11.1m movement-tracking system (MTS) contract.

The US Army’s MTS provides two-way encrypted text messaging and global positioning between mobile and fixed assets.

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Comtech will supply satellite network bandwidth, as well as installation, training and technical support services.

Comtech Mobile Datacom Corporation was awarded the MTS contract in 1999 with total orders of $546.2m already received as part of the $605.1m deal.

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